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Does AWR Spell The End For Umbrella Companies?

Posted On: Apr 12th, 2011

The release of the Draft Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) guidance has confirmed that agency contractors…....

Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader

Self-employed contractors deterred from making loan applications

Posted On: Apr 5th, 2011

Many amongst the UK’s self-employed small business owners

Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader

Warning To Freelance Contractors - Rises In HMRC Late Filing Penalties

Posted On: Apr 4th, 2011

Self-employed contractors who handle their own tax affairs will need to be extra vigilant when filing their next self-assessment tax returns…....

Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Contractor Limited Company

Contractors will play key role in new Enterprise Zones, claims REC

Posted On: Apr 1st, 2011

The intrepid freelance contractor will play a pivotal role in the 21 new Enterprise Zones announced by the Chancellor in last week’s Budget…....

Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader

Contractor jobs increasing in Scottish IT and Gaming industries

Posted On: Apr 1st, 2011

The jobbing freelance contractor working in IT, especially with experience of the gaming industry, might well consider a move to Scotland…....

Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors

Self-employed contractors unimpressed by Budget

Posted On: Mar 29th, 2011

Many amongst the UK’s self-employed entrepreneurs are distinctly underwhelmed by the Chancellor’s budget

Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader

How Self-Employed Contractors Can Benefit From Social Media

Posted On: Mar 28th, 2011

Although based on a survey of larger companies than that of the average self-employed individual, there are plenty of valuable tips…....

Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader

Adam Smith Institute slams Budget for failing to generate growth

Posted On: Mar 25th, 2011

The dust has hardly begun to settle on the Chancellor’s latest Budget but already some experts are voicing opinions…....

Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors

IR35 remains but will new business tests be introduced?

Posted On: Mar 24th, 2011

Well, it’s official - IR35, yesterdays Budget documents reveal, will remain in place but will be subject to improved administration…....

Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, IR35, Contractor Limited Company, PCG

Chancellor warned that avoiding action on IR35 is not acceptable

Posted On: Mar 23rd, 2011

While it seems likely that the Chancellor will act on one of the chief recommendations of the OTS review of small business tax in his Budget today…....

Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Sole Trader